Brian's Song

Brian's Song

Release: 1971 | Community Score: 72%

Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.

Cast

James Caan

James Caan

Brian Piccolo
Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Gale Sayers
Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Coach Halas
Bernie Casey

Bernie Casey

J.C. Caroline
Shelley Fabares

Shelley Fabares

Joy Piccolo
David Huddleston

David Huddleston

Ed McCaskey
Judy Pace

Judy Pace

Linda Sayers
Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron

Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon

Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich

Ed O'Bradovich

Ed O'Bradovich
Harold 'Happy' Hairston

Harold 'Happy' Hairston

Veteran Player #1
Ron Feinberg

Ron Feinberg

Veteran Player #2
Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Roommate
Jim Boeke

Jim Boeke

Veteran Player #3
Larry Delaney

Larry Delaney

Dr. Fox
Stephen Coit

Stephen Coit

Mr. Eberle
Doreen Lang

Doreen Lang

Nurse #1
Jennifer Kulik

Jennifer Kulik

Nurse #2
Allen Secher

Allen Secher

Hotel Man
Stu Nahan

Stu Nahan

Speaker
Mario Machado

Mario Machado

Reporter #1
Bud Furillo

Bud Furillo

Reporter #2
Jack Wells

Jack Wells

Toastmaster
Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
January L'Angelle

January L'Angelle

Girl in Hospital (uncredited)